Deputy Director, Criminal Justice System Strategy and Reform (Job Share)

This is a senior leadership role at the heart of the Government’s work to strengthen collective leadership across the criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice System Strategy and Reform Directorate provides strategic leadership to make the criminal justice system work better as a whole. It connects partners, develops a shared system view, supports evidence-led prioritisation, surfaces and resolves cross-system issues, and creates the conditions for departments and agencies to deliver reform effectively. The role will evolve over time, as we organise ourselves to align with the emerging priorities of the Government, but priorities are likely to include: leading the development and implementation of a shared vision, strategy and outcomes for the Criminal Justice System; building a whole-system view of performance, demand, capacity, risk and delivery; leading cross-CJS preparations for the next Spending Review; using data, analysis and operational insight to inform strategic choices; supporting devolution and place-based reform from a whole system perspective. Key Responsibilities: Providing visible and inclusive leadership across the Directorate, and in particular a team of c15-20 FTE, setting clear priorities and creating the conditions for teams to perform at their best. Leading development and delivery of a shared vision, strategy and outcomes for the criminal justice system. Bringing together political priorities, evidence, operational insight and longer-term trends to support coherent strategic choices. Advising ministers and senior officials on complex cross-system issues, including priorities, dependencies, risks and trade-offs. Building trusted relationships with senior leaders across the Ministry of Justice, Home Office, Attorney General’s Office, criminal justice agencies, the judiciary, policing and other partners. Leading work to develop a CJS horizon scanning and insights function so that the system is better prepared for emerging challenges and opportunities. Leading cross system work to prepare for SR27. Leading cross-CJS policy development on devolution. Essential Experience: A strong track record of providing visible, inclusive and supportive leadership in a complex environment, setting a clear direction and enabling multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Experience of translating strategic ambitions or political priorities into clear outcomes, practical programmes of work and deliverable plans, with effective arrangements for ownership, sequencing, risk management and review. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to advise ministers or senior officials, present complex issues clearly, build a persuasive shared narrative and encourage partners to act collectively across organisational or professional boundaries. Experience of bringing together policy, operational, analytical, financial and stakeholder perspectives to provide rigorous advice and support decision-making. Benefits: Salary of £86,000 - £117,800 per year Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance Job Data by YubHub .